Describes what people have believed about the moon and what has been learned over time and presents an overview of the Apollo space program.

"Learn about nine different types of butterflies including: monarchs, viceroys, and giant swallowtails"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about turtles.

A biography of the first man on the moon, covering his youth, his career as an astronaut, and his life after NASA.

"Examines the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano, including the cause of the eruption, its impact on surrounding environments, and stories from survivors"--Provided by publisher.

Have you ever tried to get a better look at a monarch butterfly, but it fluttered away before you could get close enough? Now you can get a close-up look at monarch butterflies, including their wings, antennae, eyes, proboscis, and claws. Striking color photographs show the stages of the life cycle: egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, and butterfly. This fact-filled, full color book is ideal for early readers or read-aloud, and also supports the National...

"Read about bugs like ants, crickets, and ladybugs"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about salamanders.

Describes the life and career of the Australian explorer, Sir Doulgas Mawson, focusing on his 1912 scientific expedition to Antarctica.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about frogs.